by Whitey | Jan 7, 2008 | Ministry News
If you went looking for new photos in the past couple of days, sorry. I had some uploading trouble, and still seem to be, so for now the Photo page is down. Hopefully I can remedy that soon, though.
In the meantime, a brief update: I’ve enrolled in a part-time Japanese language course at YWCA Nagoya. It seems most schools start their full-time courses in April or October, corresponding to the Japanese school year. So I’m going part-time for now, starting this Wednesday, and when April rolls around will take a full-time course (20-odd hours a week) at either the YWCA or another local language school.
More news soon, I hope. Stay tuned.
by Whitey | Dec 31, 2007 | Ministry News
This is just a quick note to let you all know I’ve made it safely to Nagoya, Japan. So far so good. More news and regularity of blogging in the new year.
Happy New Year.
by Whitey | Dec 24, 2007 | Ministry News
Here’s a copy of my latest prayer letter for those of you not on the email list. Hope you all have a great Christmas. Come back to the blog next week for updates from Japan.
Dear friends, family and supporters,
It’s Christmas Eve and I’ve been enjoying the opportunity I’ve had to spend time with family and friends here in New Brunswick. I’m also looking forward to more, as I celebrate with my church tonight and my family tomorrow. It’s great to have some downtime, too, as I transition into the next phase of my ministry.
And on that note, I’m happy to report that my visa came last week, my plane ticket is booked, and I’m set to fly to Nagoya, Japan this Friday, December 28th! I want to thank all of you who have been with me on this journey, praying, giving and encouraging me in pursuit of my support goals. God has given me a great support team and it’s because of all of you that I’m able to leave for Japan and begin my new life there.
Please be praying for me this week as I travel and as I settle into my new home in Japan. I’m really looking forward to celebrating the New Year with my new church in Nagoya! I’ll try to send out a newsletter early in the new year.
In the meantime, I hope you all have a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year, too!
Blessings,
– robin
by Whitey | Dec 18, 2007 | Ministry News
Yes, that’s my passport, complete with my visa stuck in it.
Less than two weeks now…
by Whitey | Dec 7, 2007 | Ministry News, Weekly Re-Cap
I’m writing today from my friends’ house in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Here’s some bullet points re-capping the week in life and ministry-related stuff:
- My Certificate of Eligibility arrived yesterday, basically meaning I’ve got the OK to work in Japan.
- Since I finally had my COE, I mailed my visa application this morning. Should be back to me in less than two weeks. Here’s hoping.
- I posted a new podcast last night (see previous post).
- I’ve started the final module of my TESL course. Should be wrapped up by next week.
- I’ve got a quote in my email inbox for a plane ticket to Nagoya (from Bangor ME, through Detroit MI) for a really good price, and I’m pretty sure I’ll book it; it’s got me flying out on the 28th.
- My car is for sale. I’ve also got an Apple iBook G3 for sale, if anyone wants a slightly old but still good laptop computer. Also lots of comics, mostly Marvel, from the 90’s. There’s lots of stuff I’ll need to leave behind, so might as well pawn some off.
- I’m really looking forward to spending Christmas at home and New Years in Japan!
That’s a wrap for this week; see you next time.
by Whitey | Dec 3, 2007 | Ministry News
The following is a copy of an email I sent out this morning to my supporters. I share it here for those of you who aren’t on the mailing list:
Dear friends, family and supporters,
I’ve been waiting a LONG time to write this email! I received word the other day from Global Partners that my support raising is now complete!
I want to take this opportunity to say thank you to all of you who have been praying, giving, and committing to keep on giving! Not only are my financial faith promises all in, there are also over 600 people on my prayer partners list! I couldn’t have gotten this far without you, and I can’t do what God wants me to do without your continued prayer and support! So thank you for being on my team!
I’m hoping to make the trip to Nagoya, Japan sometime between Christmas and New Years day, so that I can ring in the new year there. In order for this to happen, I need two things: a visa and a plane ticket. Please pray that all the little details will be worked out on time — in God’s timing!
I’ll be sure to send out another email before take off time, but in the meantime, feel free to check out the website for the latest news and updates (www.japanlog.wordpress.com).
Thanks again and God bless you all!
Merry Christmas!
– robin
